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Green beans seasoned with salt and pepper in a skillet.

Garlic Sauteed Green Beans

Julia
These easy garlic sauteed green beans are bright, buttery, and ready in 20 minutes. The perfect fresh green bean side dish for holidays or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 6 side servings
Calories 87 kcal

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EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, or 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil.
  • Add green beans and cook 3–4 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain immediately and set aside.
    1½ pounds fresh green beans
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook 10–15 seconds until fragrant.
    3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 garlic
  • Add green beans to skillet. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
    ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Toss and cook 3–5 minutes until glossy and evenly coated. Remove from heat and serve warm.
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NOTES

  • If you’ve struggled with bland green beans before, try this method once. It’s simple but reliable. And once you taste that glossy garlic butter finish, you’ll make it again.
  • Bold flavor twist: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of paprika for gentle heat.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 958IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg

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